Not So Fast: When “RAPID” Isn’t Enough April 28, 2026 By Jennifer D. Newberger —

https://www.thefdalawblog.com/2026/04/not-so-fast-when-rapid-isnt-enough/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=not-so-fast-when-rapid-isnt-enough Parallel review. Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT). Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET). Each of these initiatives promised to close the persistent gap between FDA marketing authorization and CMS coverage for medical devices. None has fully delivered. Some were formally withdrawn; others simply faded from relevance.